William A. Stevens - Osceola

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

William A. Stevens, 67, of Osceola, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2004, at his residence. He was retired from American Greetings, was of the Baptist belief, a U.S. Marine veteran, and had lived in Osceola 26 years, formerly of Caraway.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Stevens, of the home; his mother, Vaudine Gramling of Caraway; a sister, Dorothy Puckett of Caraway; two sons, Rev. Rick Stevens of Caraway and Bruce Stevens of Osceola; three grandchildren, Kayla Stevens, Rebecca Stull, and Kara Stevens.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Stevens, two brothers, Jesse and David Stevens; a sister, Nancy Christiansen, and a granddaughter, Melissa Kelton.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday), at the Caraway First Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Vinson officiating. Burial will be in the Caraway Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home in Monette.